Administrative Support and Coordination Ref No: DWYPD/001/2026 at Department Of Women, Youth And Persons With Disabilities

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate, an appropriate National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience should be at First level (Assistant Director)/Middle Management level in a related field. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Working experience/knowledge of Ministry operations. Proven experience in rendering administrative support to executive.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio; The political and parliamentary processes in South Africa; Departmental policies and applicable protocols; Departmental governance framework and mandate; Administrative computer packages; Departmental strategic objectives; Relevant prescripts applicable to the Ministry i.e. MISS; Batho Pele Principles and practice thereof; Public Service prescripts on office and information management.

Skills:

• Strategic leadership; Financial management; Project and programme management; Change management; Knowledge management; Customer relations management; Negotiation and facilitation; Advanced verbal and written communication; Problem solving and crisis management; Research; Networking; Decision making; People management; Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal skills; Diversity Management. Personal attributes: Analytical thinking; Innovative and creation; Effective Interpersonal relations; Ability to work effectively under stressful situations; solution orientated- ability to design ideas without direction; Systematic and proactive; Visionary and strategist; Assertive; Adaptable and flexible; People orientated and able to function within a group; Highly motivated, goal orientated and driven; High sense of urgency; Confidentiality; Integrity

CLOSING DATE : 06 February 2026 at 16:00